Temptation Harbour

Temptation Harbour

Temptation Harbour

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Temptation Harbour

"Conscience does make cowards of us all."

1947

1h 31m

5.4(9 votes)

Crime

Drama

Overview

The story of a harbor signalman who retrieves a suitcase full of money after witnessing a murder, fails to report it to the police, and finds himself the object of murderous and mercenary interest.

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Associated British Picture Corporation

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Robert Newton

Robert Newton

Bert Mallinson

Simone Simon

Simone Simon

Camelia

William Hartnell

William Hartnell

Jim Brown

Marcel Dalio

Marcel Dalio

Insp. Dupré

Margaret Barton

Margaret Barton

Betty Mallinson

Edward Rigby

Edward Rigby

Tatem

Charles Victor

Charles Victor

George Gowshall

Kathleen Harrison

Kathleen Harrison

Mabel Slater

Irene Handl

Irene Handl

Ethel Gowshall

Wylie Watson

Wylie Watson

Fred

Creative team

Directed by: Lance Comfort
Written by: Rodney Ackland
Frederick Gotfurt
Produced by: Victor Skutezky

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